Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996
Highly praised Velier Caroni that leans sweeter and coconut‑driven, balancing heavy tarry notes with vanilla, tropical fruit and pastry tones. Intense yet surprisingly drinkable and rewarding after some air time.
Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy high‑proof Caroni but appreciate a cleaner, coconut‑vanilla profile with some tar and rubber in the background; also great for Foursquare fans curious about Caroni.
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How does this rum taste?
Balanced, coconut‑driven Caroni heavyweight
If you like both Foursquare and Caroni, this is the sweet spot: a powerful 1996 Caroni where coconut pastry and vanilla smooth out the workshop funk without losing depth.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV, or purists wanting ultra‑dirty diesel Caroni with full-on rubber and tar dominating the profile.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,807 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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This version was made from 22 casks found by Luca Gargano and it has 85% angel share!!! A wonderful rum with near perfect balance and a mix of light and heavy rums.
After 2 crazy weeks, I'm finally able to relax with a good Caroni, in my opinion. Not a typical diesel-smelling Caroni, but this one has a more sweet nose of vanilla, some leather and oak. A full-on taste of more vanilla, tropical fruits and a fullness in the mouth
Love the balance between the heavy and fruity aspects 6/10/24: still very enjoyable
Absolute exception caroni! Could almost be a foursquare especially on the nose, taste then 30% caroni 70% foursquare. Very tasty and harmonious and still relatively under the radar. Really fun and has a dangerous drinking flow!🤤😅